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SB55 LVD

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,189 mi
Last recorded65,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LVD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all under vehicle body and components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all under vehicle body and components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,653 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front windscreen not in a clean condition, wipers smearing screen slightly

light damage to nearside outer body sill

nearside rear seatbelt twisted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,904 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,514 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 19,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,786 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 14,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SB55 LVD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB55 LVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB55 LVD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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